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News Release

The U.S. Marshals serves as the enforcement arm of the federal courts and is involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative.

Below are the news releases shared across the U.S. Marshals Service’s 94 districts informing the public of the day-to-day activities ranging from fugitive arrests, asset forfeitures, prisoner operations, judicial security measures as well as highlighting individual achievements and success stories within the agency.

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  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive in Racine, WI

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Racine, WI - The U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of Wisconsin Fugitive Task Force, along with Racine Police Department and the Racine County Sheriff’s deputies, went to an apartment complex on 3 Mile Road in Racine, WI to search for a wanted fugitive, Henry Gryer.

  • International Sex Offender With Ties to Cleveland Arrested by U.S. Marshals

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals (USMS) in Maryland, in conjunction with the USMS in Cleveland, OH arrested Stephan A. Pittman (46) in Fort Washington, Maryland earlier today. Pittman was wanted by the USMS for failure to register as a sex offender and by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for failure to appear on prior sex offender registration violations.

  • U.S. Marshals Service CARFTF Task Force Officer Awarded Purple Heart

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC – A U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) Officer was presented the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Purple Heart Award in a ceremony at USMS Headquarters on March 22, 2024.

  • U.S. Marshals, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and Michigan State Police Capture Shooting Suspect in Michigan

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cadillac, MI – The Michigan State Police 7th District Fugitive Team and the U.S. Marshals Grand Rapids Fugitive Task Force (GRFTF) arrested Fugitive Malcolm Williams on April 2, 2024.  

  • U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force Officer Awarded Purple Heart

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    U.S. Marshals Service Task Force Officer, Scott Chambers and CARFTF members

  • Fugitive Wanted for Homicide Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Maine

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) announce the arrest of Jeremiah Abreu, 20, of Brockton, MA.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Two Cleveland Homicide Suspects in One Day in Two Different States

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Yesterday, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested two individuals wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for two separate homicides. The task force arrested a juvenile female in the morning in Cleveland and then Mar’Shawn Johnson, 21, yesterday evening in Huntsville, Alabama.

  • U.S. Marshals, Berkley County SWAT Arrest Malicious Assault Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Martinsburg, WV – The U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force, working with the Berkley County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, today arrested a Martinsburg man wanted for a November 2023 malicious assault.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive for March 30 Shooting of 2-Year-Old Boy

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    New York, NY – The U.S. Marshals (USMS) Southern District of New York (SDNY) Warrant Squad, along with the USMS New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJ RFTF) and the New York Police Department (NYPD), today arrested a man alleged to have been involved in a March 30 Bronx shooting incident that resulted in a 2-year-old boy being shot in the hip.

  • Forty-One Individuals Charged in Massive Poly-Drug Indictment Linked to Cartel

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    A total of 23 people were taken into custody following the return of a 50-count indictment alleging cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and meth trafficking and related crimes in the Houston and Galveston areas.

    The indictment alleges they all operated under the overall control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Gervens Justilien, Wanted for Murder of Allen County Woman

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Toledo, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Gervens Justilien. Justilien, 31, was wanted by Allen County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service for murder of an Allen County woman.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest New Jersey Escapee in Mason, OH

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Mason, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), U.S Marshals New York New/Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJRFTF), Mason Police Department, and Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested fugitive Oderi Caldwell this afternoon.

  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend Violent Offender

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Columbia, SC – The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF), in coordination with the West Columbia Police Department, located and safely arrested on March 22 a man wanted by the West Columbia Police Department (PD) for attempted murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Service Warns of Phone Scams - Cleveland, Ohio

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is alerting the public of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. During these calls, scammers attempt to collect a fine in lieu of arrest due to a claim of identity theft, failing to report for jury duty, or other civil process issues.

  • U.S. Marshals and Franklin County SWAT Arrest Columbus Murder Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

     Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team arrested fugitive Wayne Romine this morning.  

  • U.S. Marshals Add Alabama Man to 15 Most Wanted Fugitives List

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has elevated to its 15 Most Wanted fugitives list a man wanted by Alabama authorities for murder, kidnapping, and burglary.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Subject Wanted for Rape of a Juvenile

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Akron, OH - Early this morning, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Akron Police Department arrested Sher Bahadur Bhujel, 28. Bhujel was wanted by the Akron Police Department for rape of a juvenile.

  • U.S. Marshals, WV State Police Announce Results of Operation Early Spring

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Huntington, WV - The U.S. Marshals Southern District of West Virginia CUFFED Task Force and West Virginia State Police have just concluded a weeklong operation targeting non-complaint sex offenders in Cabell County, as well as surrounding areas. 

  • Williamson County Resident Deported from Mexico to Face Lengthy Prison Sentence in Texas

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Austin, TX – The U.S. Marshals, working with Mexican officials, coordinated the March 21 deportation of a Williamson County resident who was sought by authorities when he failed to appear for trial on an indictment for unlawful possession of a firearm.   

  • U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force Arrests Manhattan Murder Suspects in York, Pennsylvania

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Scranton, PA – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Fugitive Task Force of the Middle District of Pennsylvania arrested two murder suspects early Friday morning on March 22, 2024.